EUROPE - History

Ancient Greece and Rome (B.C.E. and first four centuries A.D.)

Dark Ages (4-10th century) Middle Ages (10-14th century) 3

Renaissance (15th and 16th century) Enlightenment (18th century) 4

Age of Exploration (16th and 17th century) Age of Empire (18th and 19th century) 5

AGRARIAN REVOLUTION Began in Europe in the 1750s Based on new agricultural innovations Enabled increased food production Enabled sustained population increase

INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION Developed in the UK between 1750-1850 Evolved from technical innovations that occurred in British industry Proved to be a major catalyst towards increased urbanization

The World Wars World War I (1914-1918) World War II (1939-1945) 8

20th Century Major Events United Nations Cold War (primarily USSR) Decrease in Imperialism (mainly British Empire) Rise and Fall of Communism European Union (EU) 20th Century Major Events